The council’s record

Elections/governance

506 roll calls on elections/governance since Dec 2, 2008, 226 of them with at least one no. Newest first, each with the minutes it came from.

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all votes with at least one no

Jan 20, 2026·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to confirm Vice Mayor Bennett's nomination of Benjamin Matray to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for the remaining three-years of the term.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Jan 6, 2026·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to uphold the appeal thereby overturning the Map Advisory Committee's decision and agendize a discussion regarding Title 18R.08.080 at a future council meeting.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Jan 6, 2026·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 2.4.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to adopt a codified resolution to Title 18R Design Criteria and Improvement Standards of the Chico Municipal Code.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Nov 18, 2025·Carried 4–3·elections/governance·item 5.3.

A substitute motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to approve all the changes except for the streetlight foundation, which should not be amended to Cal Trans standards and should be kept the way they a…

The whole motionA substitute motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Mayor Reynolds to approve all the changes except for the streetlight foundation, which should not be amended to Cal Trans standards and should be kept the way they are. A second substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to accept the Internal Affairs Committee recommendations, except for the streetlight foundation standards which would be brought back for discussion at a later date. The second

Aye O'Brien, van Overbeek, Bennett, Reynolds
No Goldstein, Hawley, Winslow

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Nov 4, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 4.1.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to introduce the following ordinance by reading of title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADDING CHAPTER 5.44 TO THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE …

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Vice Mayor Bennett to introduce the following ordinance by reading of title only: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICO ADDING CHAPTER 5.44 TO THE CITY OF CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHICO

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Oct 21, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.4.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bennett and seconded by Councilmember van Overbeek to accept the report and to have staff bring back the amended ordinance.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Sep 16, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.4.

A motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to accept the Committees recommendation that the Council direct staff to continue to receive public feedback regarding the proposed ordinance and report back at…

The whole motionA motion was made by Councilmember O'Brien and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to accept the Committees recommendation that the Council direct staff to continue to receive public feedback regarding the proposed ordinance and report back at the October Internal Affairs Committee meeting with any additional proposed changes to the ordinance for further discussion.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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Sep 16, 2025·Carried 6–0·elections/governance·item 5.3.

A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to approve the creation of a seven-member ad hoc committee to address the needs for the City of Chico, with members to be determined by the Mayor, with it noted that …

The whole motionA motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to approve the creation of a seven-member ad hoc committee to address the needs for the City of Chico, with members to be determined by the Mayor, with it noted that there would be limited staff support in charge of the City’s signage program.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Abstained or recused van Overbeek

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Sep 2, 2025·Carried 6–1·elections/governance·item 6.3.

A motion was made by Mayor Reynolds and seconded by Councilmember Winslow to agendize a discussion with staff bringing back information on the requirements of having tiny homes placed on church lots.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
No van Overbeek

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Sep 2, 2025·Carried 7–0·elections/governance·item 5.3.

A motion was made by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember O'Brien to confirm Bryce Ingersoll, as Councilmember Goldstein's nominee to complete the remaining three-year term of office.

Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds

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